Key facts
UNE unit code: EDCX528
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Understanding, respecting and representing Indigenous world views and encouraging culturally-responsive practices are critical skills that must be applied to a range of curriculum-related roles — whether you’re a teacher, course developer or any education-related professional. Studying this unit will equip you with invaluable insights into Indigenous curriculum inquiry across of a range of areas. You will examine curriculum materials used in various educational sites, such as schools, workplaces and higher education. In doing so, you will deepen your understanding of the practical and theoretical advantages of critical discourse analysis in Indigenous curriculum inquiry. You will also develop your skills by critically analysing materials used in educational sites of your choice.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised theoretical knowledge and understanding to describe the nature of and rationale for the use of critical discourse analysis in curriculum inquiry;
- demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge and understanding to explain the antecedents and theoretical underpinnings of critical discourse analysis;
- apply specialised academic skills and knowledge to critically assess the practical and theoretical value in particular educational sites of a critical discourse analysis approach to curriculum inquiry; and
- use an advanced level of autonomy and critical thinking to apply critical discourse analysis to curriculum materials such as texts, syllabuses and curriculum documents.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Online Quiz No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Formal written assessment task No. Words: 3000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Formal written assessment task No. Words: 3000 |
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